Phlebotomist

Ardent Health Services; Westwood (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services is seeking a phlebotomist for day shifts in Westwood, NJ. This PRN role emphasizes weekend coverage at Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center, a full-service community hospital with modern facilities.

The position requires a high school diploma, completion of an accredited phlebotomy program or equivalent experience, and nationally recognized certification. Strong customer service and basic computer skills are needed to support patient care and lab operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of accredited phlebotomy/medical assistant program with clinicals or equivalent phlebotomy experience.
• Certification from a nationally recognized agency (NHA CPT, ASCP PBT, AMT RPT, NCPT NCCT, ACA CPT).

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture, capillary draws, and urine collection.
• Follow specimen collection procedures and labeling guidelines.
• Maintain quality and safety standards in specimen handling.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Accredited phlebotomy program

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day-shift, PRN, phlebotomist in Westwood,NJ.

Position is for every weekend.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.


• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.


• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.

Explore Career Pathways for Laboratory Professionals:

Responsibilities

The Phlebotomist functions as a laboratory professional who performs specimen collection techniques or specimen collection instructions that include: venipuncture, capillary draws, urine collection instructions, and specimen culture collection instructions.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.


• Completion of an accredited phlebotomy/medical assistant program withclinicalsor previous phlebotomyexperience.


• Certification from a nationally recognized agency. Accepted agencies and certifications include:


• NationalHealth CareerAssociation – Certified Phlebotomy Technician: CPT (NHA)


• American Society for Clinical Pathology – Phlebotomy Technician: PBT (ASCP)


• American Medical Technologists – Registered Phlebotomy Technician: RPT (AMT).


• National Center for Competency Testing – National Certified Phlebotomy Technician: NCPT (NCCT)


• American Certification Agency – Certified Phlebotomy Technician: CPT (ACA)


• Basic computer skills and strong customer service skills.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Experience working in the clinical setting.

Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.